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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Issued by authority of the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
Currency Act 1965
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 6)

Determination 2023
Subsection 13(2) and section 13A of the Currency Act 1965 (the Act) provide that the
Treasurer may, by legislative instrument, determine details of Australian coin characteristics
including denomination, standard composition, standard weight, allowable variation from
standard weight, design and dimensions.
The purpose of this legislative instrument is to determine the characteristics of 14 new non-
circulating coins proposed to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
The Treasurer may authorise the making and issuing of coins specified, or taken to be
specified, in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965. A payment of money is a legal tender if
it is made in coins that are made and issued under the Currency Act 1965. Through the issue
of a currency determination, the Treasurer can add, remove and alter the coin characteristics
specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965.
In accordance with section 19 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, any Minister in the
Treasury portfolio may, by legislative instrument, determine details of Australian coin
characteristics.
Details of the legislative instrument are set out in the Attachment.
The legislative instrument commenced on the day after it was registered on the Federal
Register of Legislation.
The legislative instrument is subject to disallowance under section 42 of the Legislation
Act 2003.
The Determination is a legislative instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2003.
The Determination is not subject to sunsetting under the Legislation Act 2003 on the grounds
that the instrument ensures economic certainty (see Legislation (Exemptions and Other
Matters) Regulation 2015). The instrument’s operation is integral in ensuring that the
currency produced by the Mints becomes, and remains, legal tender unless or until returned to
a mint to be taken out of circulation in accordance with the Currency Act 1965.
Consultation
No public consultation was undertaken in relation to this legislative instrument. The effect of
this instrument is to determine details of new Australian coin characteristics which will
enable the Royal Australian Mint to continue its production of circulating and numismatic
coins.
Members of the public have the opportunity to contact the Royal Australian Mint to present
any themes they would like to see commemorated on Australian legal tender. These concepts
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are then researched and assessed in accordance with the Royal Australian Mint’s Coin Design
Policy. The Royal Australian Mint also uses market-based tools to identify interested parties
and gauge interest in coin themes.
Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011
Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 6)
Determination 2023
This Legislative Instrument is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or
declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights
(Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.
Overview of the Legislative Instrument
The purpose of this legislative instrument is to determine the characteristics of 14 new non-
circulating coins proposed to be issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
Human rights implications
This Legislative Instrument does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.
Conclusion
This Legislative Instrument is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human
rights issues.

ATTACHMENT
Details of the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint
No. 6) Determination 2023
This Attachment sets out further details of the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment
(2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 6) Determination 2023 (the Determination).
Section 1 – Name
This section provides that the name of the Determination is the Currency (Australian Coins)
Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 6) Determination 2023.
Section 2 – Commencement
This section prescribes that the Determination commences the day after the Determination is
registered.
Section 3 – Authority
This section provides that the Determination is made under the Currency Act 1965.
Section 4 – Schedule
This section provides that each instrument specified in a Schedule to the Determination is
amended or repealed as set out in the Schedule.
Schedule 1 – Amendments
Schedule 1 amends the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019 by adding the
details of new coin characteristics and making technical amendments to ensure the
Determination operates as intended. The newly determined coin characteristics are set out
below.

New non-circulating coins
2023 $2 Uncirculated Coin – Remembrance Day [2012]
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Remembrance Day [2012]
The design on the 2023 $2 uncirculated coins - Remembrance Day [2012] consists of a
central circle containing:
i. the words “REMEMBRANCE DAY” repeated and presented in eleven rows; and
ii. the words “LEST WE FORGET” in inverse order, repeated and presented in eleven
rows.
A design consisting of a representation of a poppy flower is superimposed on the text. There
are two representations of a poppy flower. The design includes the following inscriptions:
“TWO DOLLARS”; and “REMEMBRANCE”. The poppy flower superimposed on the text
is coloured on the coloured coin.
Consistent with all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH
II”, “AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Remembrance Day [2014] consists
of a stylised representation of sun rays surrounding a series of green coloured stripes arranged
in a repetitive circular pattern. There is a representation of a circle. There is also a central
circle containing a representation of a dove with an olive branch in its beak. The design
includes the following inscriptions: “REMEMBRANCE”; and “TWO DOLLARS”.
II will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”,
“AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II’s reign). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Lest We Forget [2015]
The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Lest We Forget [2015] consists of a
central circle containing the inscription “LEST WE FORGET”. Surrounding the central
circle, there is the following:
i. a series of red coloured stripes arranged in a repetitive circular pattern; and
ii. two concentric circles; and
iii. five stylised representations of crosses; and
iv. between the crosses, a representation of poppy flowers.
The design includes the following inscription: “TWO DOLLARS”.
of, in the centre, a pattern of orange-coloured stripes superimposed on three concentric

circles. There are eight stylised representations of a bird in flight. In the background and
partially obscured are the following inscriptions from the poem In Flanders Fields, written by
John McCrae:
i. “In Flanders”; and
ii. “fields the poppi”; and
iii. “blow Between the cre”; and
iv. “row on row, That mark”; and
v. “place, and in the sky The”; and
vi. “larks, still bravely singi”; and
vii. “fly Scarce”; and
viii. “heard amid”; and
ix. “the guns”; and
x. “below. We”; and
xi. “the Dead.”; and
xii. “Short day”; and
xiii. “ago We li”; and
xiv. “felt dawn”; and
xv. “saw sunse”; and
xvi. “glow, Love”; and
xvii. “and were l”; and
xviii. “and now we”; and
xix. “lie In Flanders fields. Tak”; and
xx. “up our quarrel with the”; and
xxi. “foe. To you from failing”; and
xxii. “hands we throw The th”; and
xxiii. “be yours to hold”; and
xxiv. “it high. If”.
The design includes the following inscription in the foreground: “TWO DOLLARS”.
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Lest We Forget [2017]
The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Lest We Forget [2017] consists of a
central circle containing a stylised representation of a part of the ceiling at the Australian War
Memorial’s Hall of Remembrance. A pattern of yellow-, green-, blue- and indigo-coloured
stripes superimposed on three concentric circles surround the central circle. There is a circle
of raised beads. There are four representations of lunes containing varying representations of
mosaic tiles. Positioned between those lunes are representations of mosaic tiles. The design
includes the following inscriptions: “LEST WE FORGET”; “TWO DOLLARS”; and “TD”
(being the initials of the designer Tony Dean).
of, in the centre, a representation of a rosemary flower enclosed by four concentric circles. A

coloured representation of a rosemary wreath, including six rosemary flowers, is
superimposed on the concentric circles. A representation of a rosemary wreath intertwined
with a ribbon and the word “Remembrance” surround the concentric circles. There is a
circular border. The design includes the following inscriptions: “TWO DOLLARS”; and
“AS” (being the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic).
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame [2018]
The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame
[2018] consists of a central circle containing the colours white, yellow, orange and red
arranged in a circular pattern. Partially obscured by the central circle is a stylised
representation of six flames. A circle surrounds those flames. The circle is in turn surrounded
by three wavy lines arranged in a repetitive circular pattern. Three shades of blue colour
arranged in an irregular wavy pattern are superimposed on those wavy lines. There are three
circles. The design includes the following inscriptions: “LEST WE FORGET”; “ETERNAL
FLAME”; and “TWO DOLLARS”.
2023 $2 Uncirculated Coin – Invictus Games Sydney 2018 [2018]
The design on the 2023 $2 uncirculated coin – Invictus Games Sydney 2018 [2018] consists
of a representation of an athlete in a racing wheelchair. There is a horizontal line and a
vertical line. The design includes the following inscriptions: “2 DOLLARS”; “INVICTUS
GAMES”; “2018”; “SYDNEY”; and “AS” (being the initials of the designer Aleksandra
Stokic).
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australia’s Firefighters [2020]

The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Australia’s Firefighters [2020]
consists of, in the foreground, four central concentric circles with a coloured stylised
depiction of flames superimposed over them. In the background, there are two firefighters in
protective clothing standing back-to-back and holding hoses with water emanating from each
hose. At the base of the figures is a stylised, curved framing motif. Behind the firefighters are
stylised flames. The design includes the following inscriptions: “FIREFIGHTERS”; and
“AS” (being the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic).

“AUSTRALIA”, “2023”, Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the
denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case
requires, and “1952-2022” (being the dates of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign). The
obverse design includes the initials of the designer Jody Clark “JC”.
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Indigenous Military Service [2021]

The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Indigenous Military Service [2021]
consists of four concentric circles with a stylised black handprint superimposed over them.
Around the handprint are three concentric circles of coloured dots based on the colours of the
Australian Defence Force Ensign (as proclaimed under the Flags Act 1953). Around the
coloured dots is a sculpted, stylised representation of a Rainbow Serpent coiled in a circle
with representations of kangaroo and emu footprints, community symbols, travelling lines,
spears, the Southern Cross, barbed wire, poppies, rosemary, a cross, a ship, an airplane wing,
and a rifle appearing on the serpent. Around the serpent are eight crescent symbols
representing Indigenous people, comprising of the following:
i. Four males represented by spears or boomerangs; and
ii. Four females represented by coolamon (carrying vessels) and digging sticks.
The design includes the following inscription: “INDIGENOUS MILITARY SERVICE”.
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australian Ambulance Services [2021]

The design on the 2023 coloured uncirculated coin – Australian Ambulance Service [2021]
consists of a central circle containing a Maltese cross. The central circle is surrounded by a
round border consisting of alternating concentric circular lines and circular patterns of dots,
covered in a green print. There is a stylised representation of two paramedics tending to a
patient on a wheeled stretcher. The design includes the following inscription:
“AMBULANCE SERVICES”; and “AB” (being the initials of the designer Aaron Baggio) in
a stylised form.
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australia’s Frontline Workers [2022]

The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Australia’s Frontline Workers [2022]
consists of a central circle containing a pattern of circles connected by lines overlaid by four
concentric coloured circles graduating from grey to white (moving from the centre of the coin
outwards). Around the central circle is a stylised representation of twelve people, all wearing
face masks and with their arms extended, and with each represented person described by one
of the following:

i. wearing a shirt, pants and stethoscope, and holding a medical bag; and
ii. wearing a shirt, pants and an apron, and holding a spray bottle and cloth; and
iii. wearing a hospital gown and stethoscope; and
iv. wearing a military camouflage uniform; and
v. wearing a shirt, pants and an apron, and holding two shopping bags; and
vi. wearing emergency services safety gear; and
vii. wearing a dress and jacket, and holding a pen and book; and
viii. wearing a police uniform and cap; and
ix. wearing a shirt and pants, and holding an electronic device displaying a pattern of
circles connected by lines; and
x. wearing medical personal protective equipment; and
xi. wearing a shirt and pants, and holding a pen and book; and
xii. wearing a lab coat, and holding a test tube.
The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIA’S FRONTLINE
WORKERS”; “TWO DOLLARS”; and “AWB” (being the initials of the designer Adam
William Ball).
2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Honey Bee [2022]

The design on the 2023 $2 coloured uncirculated coin – Honey Bee [2022] consists of a
central sphere with a radial colour gradient of an inner pale yellow, central orange and outer
brown. There are interconnected hexagons over the top of the sphere. There are two Italian
honeybees on either side of the sphere. Extending from the rim of the coin are two branches
from a Eucalyptus tree, adorned with flowers and leaves. The design includes the following
inscriptions: Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the
coin, followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; “HONEY
BEE”; and “AS” (being the initials of the designer Aleksandra Stokic).

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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Currency Act 1965

Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2023 Royal Australian Mint No. 6)

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/07/2023 to F2023L01018

Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/07/2023 to F2023L01018

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/07/2023 to F2023L01018

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Remembrance Day [2014]

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Lest We Forget [2015]

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Remembrance Day [2015]

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/07/2023 to F2023L01018

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Lest We Forget [2017]

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Remembrance Day [2017]

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/07/2023 to F2023L01018

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Lest We Forget – Eternal Flame [2018]

2023 $2 Uncirculated Coin – Invictus Games Sydney 2018 [2018]

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australia’s Firefighters [2020]

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/07/2023 to F2023L01018

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Indigenous Military Service [2021]

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australian Ambulance Services [2021]

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Australia’s Frontline Workers [2022]

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/07/2023 to F2023L01018

2023 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Honey Bee [2022]

Authorised Version Explanatory Statement registered 20/07/2023 to F2023L01018

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